Lizard Lake Proposal - Manitoba. Ducks Unlimited Canada
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TextPublication details: MB : 1984Online resources: Abstract: The Lizard Lake proposed project, within the Aspen Parkland biome consists of a central 547 acre ring-dyked marsh cell surrounded by a 1513 acre temporarily backflooded area. The backflood area will provide spring pair space and once dewatered, later nesting habitat for waterfowl in addition to hay for landowners. The central cell will also provide pair space and permanent brood water. The proposed development will include nesting islands and total drawdown management capability for the marsh cell. This project will provide high quality waterfowl habitat at a cost of $520,500 over 21 years or $558,800 over 30 years.This translates to $11.32 or $8.51 per duck. The proposed development concept has received approval in principle from landowners,municipalities and Provincial Government officials. This concept is seen as a way to preserve an excellent marsh experiencing a constant threat from drainage, while at the same time demonstrating multiple use principles of wetland mangement.
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The Lizard Lake proposed project, within the Aspen Parkland biome consists of a central 547 acre ring-dyked marsh cell surrounded by a 1513 acre temporarily backflooded area. The backflood area will provide spring pair space and once dewatered, later nesting habitat for waterfowl in addition to hay for landowners. The central cell will also provide pair space and permanent brood water. The proposed development will include nesting islands and total drawdown management capability for the marsh cell. This project will provide high quality waterfowl habitat at a cost of $520,500 over 21 years or $558,800 over 30 years.This translates to $11.32 or $8.51 per duck. The proposed development concept has received approval in principle from landowners,municipalities and Provincial Government officials. This concept is seen as a way to preserve an excellent marsh experiencing a constant threat from drainage, while at the same time demonstrating multiple use principles of wetland mangement.